Tag: HYDERABAD

This course is the alternative for BTech CSE programme

Hyderabad: Here is an alternative to the much in demand BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme for the students.

A new BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme, which will be on the lines of the BTech CSE, is being introduced in the degree colleges from the forthcoming academic year. The new programme comes with an option to exit after third year.

While a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science certificate will be awarded to students on completion of the four-year programme, students can exit the programme after a successful third year and earn a basic BSc in Computer Science certificate. In terms of fee too, the new programme will cost much lesser than the fee for regular BTech CSE programme.

The programme will be offered by 11 government degree colleges and 11 select private degree colleges in the State. Each of the government degree colleges will have 60 seats and admissions will be via Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST).

“About 70 to 75 per cent students are opting for BSc Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science combination in the government degree colleges. Now, students can purely pursue CS in their degree instead as a combination. The industry is also looking for students with BSc (Hons) in CS,” Commissioner of Collegiate Education Navin Mittal said on Thursday.

The curriculum will be practical oriented and designed by faculty from the State Universities and professionals from the top IT companies. Apart from aligning the syllabus with the industry requirements, students will have to undergo two-three months of internships in the IT companies to get hands-on training.

Telangana State Council of Higher Education and State Universities are also introducing skill development courses like BBA Retailing or Logistics or BSc in Hospital Management, BA creative writing, entertainment from next academic year. The admissions will be through DOST only.

May 11, 2023
Three killed in separate accidents in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Three persons were killed in different road accidents in the Hyderabad since Wednesday night.

At Falaknuma, a six year-old-boy died after a car hit the motorcycle on which he was going on Wednesday night. The victim Ahmed Khan, a resident of Noor colony in Falaknuma was going along with his parents to the house after attending a function when a car hit their bike at Falaknuma road.

“Ahmed fell down on the road and died on the spot due to injuries while his parents sustained injuries and were shifted to hospital,” said Falaknuma police. A case is registered by the police and the driver of the car was taken into custody.

In another case at Afzalgunj, a woman Susheela (52), who worked as a sweeper at QQSUDA office at Darulshifa died after an auto rickshaw hit her at Putli-Bowli on Wednesday morning. The woman was crossing the road near Putli Bowli metro station when the auto rickshaw hit her, said Afzalgunj police. The police shifted the body to mortuary for post-mortem examination.

At Narsingi, a flower vendor, M Sai Amma (35) a resident of Bandlaguda Sun City died after a car hit her on Wednesday night. According to the police, the woman was walking on the road when a car hit her. She fell on the road and died due to the injuries. A case is registered by the police and investigation going on.

May 11, 2023
Body of woman killed in US mall shooting arrives in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Mortal remains of 27-year-old Aishwarya Thatikonda, who was killed in a mass shooting at a mall in the United States on May 6, have been brought home.

The body arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad late Wednesday and the last rites will be performed Thursday.

The woman engineer from Hyderabad was among nine persons killed in a mass shooting at a mall near Dallas.

Aishwarya and eight others were killed when a gunman opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen near Dallas in Texas State.

Her Indian friend was also injured. A total of seven persons were wounded in the incident.

A resident of Saroornagar area in Hyderabad, Aishwarya was working as project manager in a company called Perfect General Contractors LLC in Texas.

Her father Narsi Reddy works as a judge in the Rangareddy district court. The family was planning to leave for the US to bring the mortal remains. However, the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) made the arrangements to send the body in coordination with various agencies.

Aishwarya, who obtained a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Osmania University, did her MS in construction management from Eastern Michigan University.

–IANS

May 11, 2023
Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd year results to be out today – Here’re websites

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is all set to announce the results of the Telangana Inter 1st and 2nd year exams today at 11 am. The exams were conducted from March 15 to April 4, 2023, and the results will be available on TSBIE’s official website and other websites.

The TSBIE has taken all necessary steps to ensure that the results are error-free.

Students who fail to clear the exams need not worry as they can appear in advanced supplementary exams that will be conducted soon.

Telangana SSC results to be declared soon
In addition to the Inter results, the Telangana SSC results are also expected to be declared this week. The SSC board has already completed the evaluation of answer scripts, and the results are being verified to avoid any errors.

The SSC exams were held from April 3 to 13, and the evaluation of answer scripts has also been completed. Once the results are declared, students can download their mark sheets from the official websites of the respective boards.

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education and SSC board have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the results are error-free.

May 9, 2023
Mortal remains of Hyderabad girl killed in Texas mall shooting to reach India soon

Hyderabad: The mortal remains of Aishwarya Thatikonda, a Hyderabad girl who was among the victims of the Texas mall shooting, are set to arrive in India soon. Aishwarya was one of the nine people who lost their lives in the tragic incident that took place on May 6, 2023, at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall in Texas.

Aishwarya, who was 27 years old, lived and worked in McKinney, Texas, while her family resided in India. She had been working in Dallas for over two years, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her father, Additional District Judge Tatikonda Narsireddy, is currently working at the Ranga Reddy District Commercial Courts complex.

May 9, 2023
Hyderabad woman among 9 killed in shooting incident in US

TEXAS: Indian-origin engineer Aishwarya Thatikonda, was among the nine people killed when a gun-wielding man opened fire at shoppers outside a mall in the Dallas area in the US on Saturday, The New York Post reported.

Thatikonda, a project manager with a private company in Dallas and a resident of Saroornagar in Hyderabad had moved to the US from India. According to local media reports the 27-year-old was shopping with a friend at the Allen Premium Outlets in the northern suburbs of Dallas when a gunman opened fire.

The assailant identified as Mauricio Garcia was later shot dead by a police officer. Thatikonda, 27, lived and worked in McKinney, Texas while her family was in India, Texas-based WFAA television station reported.

According to a family representative, the Indian-origin girl was with a friend at the outlet mall when the shots rang out. Her friend who also sustained injuries is currently in stable condition at the hospital, the network was cited in the WFAA report.

Thatikonda’s family plans to bring her body back to India, the representative said. As per her LinkedIn profile, Thatikonda had been working in Dallas for over two years.

In a statement, the Allen Premium Outlets stated: “We are horrified by the senseless tragedy at Allen Premium Outlets and are outraged by the violence that continues to plague our country,” according to The New York Post.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and others affected by this heinous act. We are thankful for the Allen Police Officer’s heroic actions and for the support of all the first responders.” Brian E Harvey, the chief of police in Allen, Texas, said at a news conference on Saturday night that the gunman acted alone. A police officer, who was on another assignment at the mall at the time of the shooting, heard gunfire, rushed towards it, and killed the shooter.

Around 3:30 pm (local time), a shooting was witnessed at the Allen Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping centre with more than 120 retailers located about 25 miles north of Dallas, according to The New York Times.

Social media users posted a video showing the shooter lying on the ground, dressed in all-black, holding a long rifle, and what appeared to be several rounds of ammo and a tactical vest.

Hundreds of customers were seen leaving the area on video taken from the scene while many of them had their hands raised. The aerial footage showed at least three bodies covered in sheets outside the mall, reported New York Times.

According to US Census Bureau, Texas has the second-largest Indian-American population in the US as of 2020. In 2010, there were 230,842 Indian Americans in Texas, making up 0.9 per cent of the population.

According to the data shared by the Open Doors, about half of the Indian students are pursuing higher education in six US states including New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Arizona. Texas had 19,382 Indian students in 2021

May 8, 2023
Telangana students stranded in Manipur to reach Hyderabad Airport today

Hyderabad: About 72 Telangana students stranded in Manipur due to the recent violence will finally be able to return home today.

These students will be arriving at Hyderabad’s Shamshabad airport by an Indigo flight, which departs from Imphal at 9.30 am and is expected to reach Hyderabad by around 11.45 am.

The Telangana Director General of Police, Anjani Kumar, had announced on May 6 that the government would send a special aircraft to Imphal to evacuate stranded students and citizens from Manipur.

Helpline cell setup at Telangana DGP office
Citizens who are stranded in Manipur and require assistance can contact the special helpline cell at the DGP office. The Telangana helpline number is 7901643283, and citizens can also email dgp@tspolice.gov.in.

These phone lines are open round-the-clock, and anyone who needs help can reach out to the authorities.

May 8, 2023
Security tightened near Hyderabad theatres screening ‘The Kerala Story’

Hyderabad: Hyderabad city police have tightened security near multiplexes and theatres screening ‘The Kerala Story’. This decision was taken to avoid any untoward incidents during or after the screening of the movie.

Speaking to Siasat.com, a cop from Kachiguda Police Station confirmed that constables are being deployed at theatres in Hyderabad screening ‘The Kerala Story’ to ensure the safety and security of moviegoers and the general public.

Controversy surrounding ‘The Kerala Story’
Ever since the release of its trailer, ‘The Kerala Story’ has been in the news due to its alleged communal content. Amidst the raging controversy, the producers of the film have changed the text of the introduction to the film in its latest teasers on YouTube. The earlier text mentioned that around 32,000 women have gone missing from Kerala. However, the latest version says that three women were sent on terror missions in India and abroad after brainwash and conversion.

The film, starring Adah Sharma, created a major controversy when it claimed that 32,000 women had left the state. As a result, a petition was filed before the Kerala High Court seeking a ban on the screening of the film.

However, the High Court pointed out that in a secular state like Kerala, “nothing is going to happen”. The court stated that upon examining the teaser and the film preview, there was nothing against any religion and that Islam was not portrayed in poor light. The court further noted that there have been several films in the country that refer to IS.

May 6, 2023
Gold rates break life-time high records in Hyderabad, other cities

Hyderabad: Gold rates have broken all-time high records in Hyderabad and other cities across India after the United States Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate hike, continuing its efforts to achieve an inflation rate of 2 percent.

As of today, the gold rates in Hyderabad have jumped over 0.87 percent. The current rates for 22-carat and 24-carat yellow metal are Rs 57000 and Rs 62180, respectively. In the national capital, the rates for 22-carat and 24-carat yellow metal are Rs 57150 and Rs 62330, respectively.

The rates in other cities are as follows:

Cities 22K (in rupees) 24K (in rupees)
Hyderabad 57000 62180
New Delhi 57150 62330
Mumbai 57000 62180
Chennai 57500 62730
Kolkata 57000 62180
As India is an importer of gold, international reasons play a significant role in the rates of the yellow metal. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve signaled that the quarter-point interest rate hike may be its last one for now. This indicates progress in the Central Bank’s battle with inflation.

As the Fed hinted that there will be no further hikes in interest rates, interest-bearing assets are becoming less preferable thereby shifting investors’ focus towards gold. As a result of investors’ interest in gold, the prices of the precious metal are rising.

In times of economic uncertainty, investors tend to flock towards gold, as it is considered a safe-haven asset. The rise in gold rates in Hyderabad and other Indian cities is a reflection of the prevailing global economic conditions. As the world economies continue to be volatile and uncertain, gold will continue to remain a popular investment option.

May 4, 2023
TS EAMCET 2023 registration sees unprecedented surge – Here’s why

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2023 registration has witnessed an unprecedented surge. As of now, 3,20,587 students have registered for the exam, which is a significant increase from the 2,66,714 students who registered for it last year.

Out of the total number of registrations, a record 2,05,295 students have applied for the engineering stream, which is 33,057 more than the previous year. For the Agriculture and Medical (AM) stream, 1,15,292 applications have been received, which is 20,816 more than the number of applications received in 2022.

Addressing a press conference, Telangana State Council of Higher Education Chairman (TSCHE), Prof. R Limbadri, said that the surge in registration can be attributed to the increase in the number of intermediate admissions during the last two academic years. He also cited the craze for engineering courses and BSc Nursing admissions through TS EAMCET 2023 as the reasons for the surge.

TS EAMCET 2023 hall ticket download
Recently, the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) has released the hall tickets for TS EAMCET 2023 that can be downloaded by following the simple steps given below:

Visit the official website of TS EAMCET 2023 (Click here).
Click on the link ‘Download Hall Ticket (E & AM)’
Enter the required credentials and click on ‘Get Hallticket’.
The TS EAMCET 2023 hall ticket will appear on the screen. Download it and take a printout.

May 3, 2023